Wilson leads Las Vegas against Connecticut after 24-point game
Las Vegas hosts the Connecticut Sun after A'ja Wilson scored 24 points in the Las Vegas Aces' 89-81 win against the Indiana FeverJUNE 24 • Associated Press
OLIVIA NELSON-ODODA #10 - CENTER - CONNECTICUT SUN
8.2 PPG •
5.0 RPG •
0.9 APG
8.2 PPG
5.0 RPG
0.9 APG
Mixed bag in rout Nelson-Ododa finished with four points (0-6 FG, 4-6 FT), six rebounds, three assists and five blocks in 23 minutes during Sunday's 87-63 loss to the Valkyries.
Impact While Nelson-Ododa was blanked from the field, she swatted a season-high five shots off the bench. She's played from the second unit in each of her past two appearances after starting all of her first 11 games, but she's maintained steady playing time despite the move. Nelson-Ododa has logged 20 and 23 minutes in these two reserve outings, which is closely in line with her 22.3 minutes per game for the campaign.
JUNE 23 • ROTOWIRE
Slides to second unit Friday Nelson-Ododa will come off the bench in Friday's game against the Wings.
Impact Nelson-Ododa will cede her usual position in the starting lineup for the first time this season, as the 2-10 Sun are searching for a spark in the first unit. She figures to still play a significant role from the second unit, with Nelson-Ododa having averaged 8.9 points, 7.1 rebounds, 0.9 blocks and 0.7 steals in 22.4 minutes per contest while shooting 48.6 percent from the field over 11 appearances this year.
JUNE 20 • ROTOWIRE
Double-doubles in loss Nelson-Ododa amassed 10 points (4-6 FG, 2-4 FT), 14 rebounds, one assist and three blocks across 23 minutes during Wednesday's 83-75 loss to Phoenix.
Impact Nelson-Ododa is trending up for the Sun and has fared well in three straight contests. In that span, Nelson-Ododa produced averages of 9.6 points, 10.6 rebounds and 1.6 blocks in 22.0 minutes per contest.
JUNE 19 • ROTOWIRE
Connecticut takes on Dallas, seeks to end 4-game skid
Connecticut aims to break its four-game losing streak when the Connecticut Sun play DallasJUNE 19 • Associated Press
Alyssa Thomas and Lexi Held score 14 apiece to lead Mercury past Sun 83-75
Alyssa Thomas had 14 points, 11 assists and eight rebounds against her former team, Satou Sabally added 12 points and a season-high 15 rebounds as the Phoenix Mercury beat the Conn...JUNE 19 • Associated Press
Efficient from field in loss Nelson-Ododa finished with 14 points (6-8 FG, 2-2 FT) and eight rebounds in 17 minutes during Tuesday's 88-71 loss to the Fever.
Impact Nelson-Ododa's point total was her highest since scoring 18 points in 25 minutes in the regular-season opener May 18 against the Mystics. She is averaging 9.0 rebounds in the past two appearances, too, and Nelson-Ododa is averaging 6.7, 6.0 rebounds and 1.3 steals per game in four June contest.
JUNE 18 • ROTOWIRE
Grabs 10 boards in loss Nelson-Ododa had five points (2-6 FG, 1-4 FT), 10 rebounds, two blocks and one steal over 26 minutes during Sunday's 78-66 loss to Chicago.
Impact Nelson-Ododa delivered team-high marks in rebounds and blocks during her return from a one-game absence due to an ankle injury. The 24-year-old also tied her season high in rebounds and has now notched at least eight boards in four of her nine regular-season appearances. Over her last five outings, Nelson-Ododa has averaged 5.4 points, 6.0 rebounds and 1.6 steals in 22.6 minutes per game.
JUNE 16 • ROTOWIRE
Getting green light Nelson-Ododa (ankle) is available for Sunday's game against the Sky.
Impact As expected, Nelson-Ododa has been upgraded from probable to available and will return to the starting lineup after missing the Sun's most recent game against the Mystics due to an ankle injury. Nelson-Ododa has started all eight games she's appeared in this season, averaging 8.6 points and 5.8 rebounds.
JUNE 15 • ROTOWIRE
Probable for Sunday Nelson-Ododa (ankle) is probable for Sunday's matchup against the Sky.
Impact Nelson-Ododa missed the Sun's most recent game Sunday against the Mystics after sustaining a left ankle injury during the June 7 matchup with the Dream. The 25-year-old has started all eight games she's played this season, averaging 8.6 points and 5.8 rebounds while shooting 44 percent from the field.
JUNE 14 • ROTOWIRE
Out Sunday Nelson-Ododa (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Mystics.
Impact Nelson-Ododa will miss Sunday's matchup after suffering a left ankle injury in Friday's win over Atlanta. Her next opportunity to play will come next Sunday against the Sky. Haley Peters, Kariata Diaby and Jaelyn Brown are candidates for a bump in minutes due to Nelson-Ododa being sidelined.
JUNE 8 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable for Sunday Nelson-Ododa (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Mystics.
Impact Nelson-Ododa suffered an ankle injury in Friday's game, making her status uncertain for Sunday's matchup against Washington. Kariata Diaby will likely see a boost in minutes in the event Nelson-Ododa is ruled out.
JUNE 7 • ROTOWIRE
Marina Mabrey scores season-high 34 points, Sun beat Dream 84-76 for first home victory
Marina Mabrey scored a season-high 34 points and Tina Charles had seven of her 19 points in the final six minutes to help the Connecticut Sun beat the Atlanta Dream 84-76 for their...JUNE 7 • Associated Press
Won't return Friday Nelson-Ododa (ankle) won't return to Friday's game against the Dream.
Impact Nelson-Ododa went down with a left ankle injury against Atlanta. She logged 12 minutes as a starter before being ruled out for the rest of the game. The 25-year-old finished with three steals, two points and one rebound. Kariata Diaby started the second half with Nelson-Ododa on the mend.
JUNE 7 • ROTOWIRE
Connecticut Sun are struggling at start of rebuild with losses in six of first seven games
Tina Charles returned to the Connecticut Sun knowing the franchise was rebuildingJUNE 5 • Associated Press
Near double-double vs. Indiana Nelson-Ododa supplied eight points (2-8 FG, 4-4 FT), nine rebounds, one block and one steal in 29 minutes during Friday's 85-83 win over the Fever.
Impact Nelson-Ododa was cleared to play Friday after popping up on the injury report due to an ankle injury. She finished with a season-high nine rebounds (three offensive) and fell just short of recording her second double-double of the season. Nelson-Ododa has failed to reach double-digit points in her last two games and is averaging 10.2 points, 6.7 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 0.8 blocks over 24.7 minutes per game this season.
MAY 31 • ROTOWIRE
Available vs. Indiana Nelson-Ododa (ankle) has been cleared to play in Friday's game against the Fever.
Impact Nelson-Ododa will suit up and play Friday in Indiana despite dealing with an ankle injury. The 25-year-old center has gotten off to a hot start to the 2025 campaign, averaging career-high numbers across the board while logging 24.0 minutes per contest for Connecticut
MAY 30 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable against Indiana Nelson-Ododa is questionable for Friday's game against Indiana due to a right ankle injury.
Impact Nelson-Ododa has been productive in a starting role for the Sun to begin the season, averaging 10.6 points and 6.2 rebounds in 24.0 minutes per game over her first five appearances in 2025. She's dealing with an ankle issue that jeopardizes her availability for Friday's matchup, while Haley Peters, Aneesah Morrow and Robyn Parks could see increased work if Nelson-Ododa sits out against the Fever.
MAY 29 • ROTOWIRE
First double-double Nelson-Ododa supplied 10 points (5-7 FG), 10 rebounds, two assists and one block across 28 minutes during Friday's 76-70 loss to the Lynx.
Impact Registering her first double-double of the season, Nelson-Ododa is giving Washington much-needed production. Her rebounding presence and efficient shooting night helped Connecticut nearly upset the Minnesota Lynx. If Nelson-Ododa strings together more impressive outings like this one, she could become a fixture in fantasy lineups.
MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE
Collier has 33 points, 11 rebounds to help Lynx rally from 15 points down to beat Sun 76-70
Napheesa Collier had 33 points and 11 rebounds, and the Minnesota Lynx used a late run to rally and beat the Connecticut Sun 76-70MAY 24 • Associated Press
A'ja Wilson and Jewell Loyd propel Aces to 87-62 victory over Sun
A’ja Wilson finished with 22 points and 10 rebounds, and Jewell Loyd hit six 3-pointers and scored 20 to lead the Las Vegas Aces to an 87-62 romp over the Connecticut SunMAY 21 • Associated Press
Notches 18 points Nelson-Ododa finished Sunday's 90-85 loss to Washington with 18 points (5-8 FG, 8-8 FT) and eight rebounds over 25 minutes.
Impact Nelson-Ododa's first appearance of the season was a strong one, as she was the second leading scorer on the Sun. She appears primed to take on a larger role after averaging just 11.8 minutes per contest in 2024, and the early returns are promising -- she had a strong preseason as well.
MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE
Sykes, Iriafen double-double help Mystics stage methodical rally to beat Sun 90-85
Brittney Sykes scored 27 points and Kiki Iriafen recorded a double-double and the Washington Mystics spoiled the Connecticut Sun’s season debut with a 90-85 winMAY 18 • Associated Press
Comes close to double-double Nelson-Ododa posted 15 points (4-6 FG, 7-8 FT), seven rebounds, a steal and two blocks across 17 minutes in Friday's preseason 94-86 win over the Liberty.
Impact Nelson-Ododa logged 17 minutes in this preseason finale after playing 12 in the opener, but perhaps the most noteworthy stat is that she was part of the first unit in both contests. The 24-year-old center didn't start a single game for Seattle last season, averaging 3.4 points and 2.5 rebounds per game in a reserve role. It's hard to draw any solid conclusions after two preseason games, but Nelson-Ododa could be in line for a bigger role in 2025.
MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE
Will start vs. New York Nelson-Ododa will be in the starting lineup Friday against the Liberty.
Impact Nelson-Ododa will make a second straight start Friday after logging 12 minutes in the first unit in the loss to the Storm. The 24-year-old center didn't start a single game for Seattle last season, averaging 3.4 points and 2.5 rebounds per game in a reserve role.
MAY 9 • ROTOWIRE
